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Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners took several awards at the annual Missouri Master Gardener Association conference Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 18 in Jefferson City. Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners were again recognized as the Chapter of the Year for medium-size chapters. Member Earlene Britton was honored as Master Gardener of the Year. Earlene Britton The

Quick response by firefighters limited damage to an upstairs apartment Friday, Sept. 9 on Fisher Street in downtown Versailles. Personnel from City of Versailles Fire Department and Versailles Rural Fire Protection District, along with Versailles Police Department and Mid-Mo Ambulance, responded to the scene. The building was filled with smoke and firefighters used fans and

“When I grow up” by Tiffany Pinske’s MCR-I Fourth Grade – Morgan Rowe When I grow up, I want to be a vet. They work hard doing lots of things for the animals. They help them all. Some of the animals are fun to be with. Some of the animals like trees. Sometimes they bark

That’s My Son When I was a kid, my hero was my grandpa. He was a remarkable man. What impressed me most was his resilience and perseverance. My grandmother died at an early age, and my grandpa raised six kids, five boys and one girl, by himself. As I got older, I found my inspiration

Lloyd Adams, left, a Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, explains the features of the Mobile Vet Center which provides various services and information for local veterans. The mobile unit was parked Tuesday, Sept. 13 on the square near the Morgan County Courthouse in Versailles. Missouri National Guard State Family Program Director Kay Calton, right, was on

The Mobile Vet Center out of Columbia visited Versailles Tuesday, Sept. 13, providing various services and information for local veterans while parked on the square near the Morgan County Courthouse. Helping veterans were, from left, Veterans Service Officer Chris Butler, Transition Assistance Advisor Mark Jones, Veterans Outreach Program Specialist Lloyd Adams, State Family Program Director